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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Senator Kelley is working hard to
have the capital of the state removed
from Topeka to Mcpherson, claiming
that it is the center of population and
geography OF the state, while Topeka is
away off to one side. Topeka. on the
other hand, points to the fact that few
capitals are located at or near the center
of the state, and also maintains that
the constitution of the state will have
to be changed before the capital can be
removed. The question has caused
considerable comment from the press,
and from the way the Topeka dailies
are lighting it we would judge that it is
something more than a mere scheme.
If 50, we see no reason why Abilene,
the paradise city Of the state, should
NOT have it. Brother Shipe, wake up
and take a hand in this deal, for you
know that Fairview would make one of
tsn grandest sites for the capital that
codd be found in the state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

1t is stated that the Republican SEN
ators have determined to keep senator
elect Turpie, of Indiana, out of his seat
although he was elected by clear ma
jority of two. Judge Turpie received
76 votes in the joint convention, being
all that was necessary to elect. Speaker
Sayre had no right whatever to declare
there had been no election, and Presi-
dent Smith was legally correct when he
declared that Judge rurpie had been
elected senator OF the United States for
a term of six years beginning with
March 4th.'' In the face of the record,
if the Republican Senate prostitutes its
power in efforts to keep Judge Turpie
out Of his seat, it will be guilty of an
outrage and a crime against the people
Of a sovereign state. But such action
will be in thorough accord with the
record made in 1876, when the Republi-
can party stole the presidency.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
GRACE REFORMED CHURCH Abilene, Kas.

IN memory of Adam and Nancy Butt
the tenth by the congregation for 1.-The
Cleaners - the eleventh for the pastor,
Rev. lStauffer, by the congregation ;
choir chairs, Messrs. Hodge 81 Edwards
stoves, Hodge Brothers pulpit, altar,
reading desk and baptismal stand, by
the Mission Society of Hanover, Pa ;
carpets and trimmings, partially con-
tributed by Upshaw & Son.
In the afternoon at three o'clock, a
strictly German service was conducted
by the Revs. Bolliger and Gerhart, who
were assisted by the Revs. Bright and
Shuey. The music was furnished by
the Germania Singing Society of this
city, and was highly appreciated by all
present.
The evening service was conducted
by the Rev. DR.. Gerhart, who was as
sisted in the altar services by Revs. Nc
Keehan, Shuey and Bright.
A series of services are being held
throughout the present week, and on
Sunday next Communion service at
1890 a. m.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The Murray prohibition bill passed
the house on Tuesday last, with several
amendments, one of which requires a
druggists petition for permit to be
signed by fifty persons, to consist of
twenty-five male freeholders and twen-
ty-fve women over the age of twenty
one years; another increases the pro-
bate judges salary from SO to $15 for
each 1000 population in the county. 1t
will without doubt become law.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Abilene is now sure of vegetable
and fruit canning establishment, which
expects to start up in the near future
John McNaull and j. II. Long con-
stitute the firm which has formed the
enterprise, and expect to commence
work in short time. These gentle
men have leased the brick block on
Broadway, which has for some time
past been used by G.. DeBeaumont as
stone cutting establishment, also as a
laundry, and will fit it up with the nee
essary machinery, etc. Although they
do not intend to conduct such a mann
moth establishment as they are report
ed to do in recent issue of the Gazette,
they will run business which will give
employment to quite anumber of hands,
and which will do as much toward ad-
vertising our city as any other one en-
terprise which it now possesses. Mar
ket gardening can be conducted with
out loss, and the product viii undoubt-
edly be greatly increased in consequence
of this additional enterprise.
AS regards the Gazette's drawing the
long bow on every enterprise which is
assured us, is rank foolishness. Moth
ing is to be made by exaggerations.
Truth is mighty, and will prevail"
If we are going to build up boom, let
US do it on rock foundation, and not
on sand. There's nothing to be made
in an indiscriminate use of shot air.
With the railroad facilities which we
are soon to acquire, no occasion viii be
necessary for US to fill our sails with
wind from bellows. A steady breeze of
is sure to anchor US in
harbor of assured success and general
and increased prosperity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

auditorium will hold about 500. The
pastor, Rev. Stauffer, has worked hard
to attain the present excellent condition
of the church, and we are pleased to
say that his efferts are gratefully ap-
preciated by his congregation. of which
lie has the good will, love and respect
OF -.
In addition to the cash subscriptions,
the following presents were given:
Bible and hymn book, Mrs. Small, OF
Harrisburg, Pa. :; organ, in part PAID
for, by Mrs. Butt, of Pennsylvania, and
H. c. Lower, of this city pulpit chairs
by Mrs. Nicolai, of this city. The first
memorial window, in memory Of the
Rev. Nicolai, by his widow; the second
by John L. Brenizer; the third by
Elder G.. w. Betz; the fourth by NJ
II. Bert, in memory of his children
the fifth by Mr.. Policy, in memory Of
his daughter Mamie; the sixth by
Grace Sunday School; the seventh by
7. S. and n. K. Hoffman; the eighth
by ga friend; Let not thy left hant
know what thy right hand dOeth ;" the
ninth by Mrs. Butt, of Gettysburg, Pa.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

At the tenth annual meeting of the
American Poland China Record Associ-
alton, held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last
month, and which was represented by
our townsman, F. V. Close, much good
work was accomplished. Among the
following resolutions which were
passed, and ought to become law, are
the following:
WHEREAS, The United States Gov
eminent is aroused to the question of
stamping out the diseases of cattle, and
legislation has been secured for that
purpose, and
WHEREAS, The business of breeding
and raising swine is far more important
than the cattle industry, constituting a
greater source of income than any other
branch of agriculture, and is more in
timately connected with the masses
than any other industry; therefore be il
RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this
meeting this industry is entitled to the
same protection from contagious dis
eases, and we demand immediate legis-
lation on this subject, both in the state
and nation.
RESOLVED, That it should be a penal
offense to sell, ship, or otherwise dis.
pose of diseased hogs of any kind, and
to this end we resolve that the govern.
ment should establish measures fol
stamping out such diseases by slaugh.
tering diseased swine and paying fol
them, as has been done in some cases
of pleuro-pneumonia in cattle.
ReSOlUed, That we hereby request oul
United States senators and representa-
tiveS in Congress to use all honorable
! means to secure such legislation as viii
most effectually result in stamping ou
diseases among swine.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

B. F. Folsom, United States Consul
at Sheffield, has resigned his situation.
He is cousin of Mrs. Cleveland and
was only appointed within the last six
months. Somehow these ''hungry
Democrats" don't stick. They are not
one hundredth part as ravenous for
public place as Republicans are. You
don't often see it announced that Re
publican official has resigned. They
dor t resign and few of them die.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
DEDICATION SERVICES
Of the Grace Reformed Church OF
Abilene,
Rev. T. F. Stauffer. Pastor, on Sun
day, the 9Th inst.

On Sunday last, the 9Th inst, the new
Grace Reformed church. on Buckeye
avenue was formally dedicated, at least
500 citizens being in attendance, at the
morning exercises. Among the clergy
men of the city who assisted were the
Revs. Madison, Welsher, McKeehan,
Humphrey, Mosier, Bright and Har-
rington.
The exercises commenced with an
anthem by the regular choir, which was
assisted by Miss Maggie Wilson and
MesSrs. Sumner and Mccormack. Next
was the invocation by the Rev. D. B,
Shuey, of Emporia. After prayer by
the Rev. E. V. Gerhart, D. D., presi-
dent of the Lancaster Theological Sem
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

While Abilene is booming with three
story business blocks going up in all
parts of the business portion of the city,
Junction City looks on with astoniSh-
ment, and in her well edited paper, the
Union, exclaims, "We trust some one
will put up a few business houses in
the spring." We feel sorry for our
neighboring sister and trust that some
one will heed her CRY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

We are the recipients of a handsome
pamphlet from the Longmont Colo
radol Board of Trade, containing a
description of the city, and illustrations
of the leading business houses and
private residences. The work is a
handsome one, and reflects much credit
upon the publishers, the Ledger Pub
fishing Company, also the engravers,
the Mills Engraving Company, of Den
yer, Col,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

No coal yet, and the drill has gone
down over 1000 feet. A vein of salt
water was struck some 500 feet down,
which contains about 90 per cent. of
salt. The contractor will 60 down
1850 feet for the money already on
hand, but if they go further funds must
be subscribed. Money should be raised
to send the drill down at least $3.50
feet.-Sdlinn Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Senator Farwell, the Republican SEN
ator from Illinois, in speaking of-Blaine
say: I'm the convention of 1884 was
opposed to Blaine's nomination. He
was nominated. 1 supported the Re
publican ticket, but we knew the re-
suit of the contest. 1t is not simply a
matter as to whether the interests of
the country and the Republican party
are to be again jeopardized by Mr..
Blaine's nomination. They will not be
with my consent or cooperation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

All will be well. Senator VOORHEES,
does not apprehend any difficulty in
the seating of Senator-elect Turpie,
who was chosen senator by the Indiana
legislature last week. He says the
election was regular in its every pro-
ceeding, and that Turpie's title cannot
be successfully disputed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Prof. Baird says that as fish has no
maturity, there is nothing to prevent it
from living indefinitely, and growing
continually. He cites in proof pike
living in Russia, whose age dates back
to the fifteenth century. In the royal
aquarium at st. Petersburg there are
fish that have been there 40 years.
Hartford Cal,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

An eastern exchange truthfully says:
1.-THE growth of Kansas has no paral-
lei" The great states of New York
and Pennsylvania were nearly $50 years
obtaining a population Kansas has
reached in thirty wears.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The belief that special session OF
the Fiftieth Congress will be called to
reduce the surplus, is growing stronger.
1t is being conceded on all sides that
the surplus must be reduced.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

G. w. Mansfield, the clothier and
furnisher who was recently burned out,
has leased Rev. J. II. Lucas interest
in the Journal, the title of which has
been now changed to the old name of
the Chronicle. Mr.. Mansfield is young,
popular, and has all the rustling quail
ties of a newspaper man. We wish
him and Mr.. Curtis success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

70 IN Ch6eVer township, near Pleasant Valley
school house, miles south of Industry, on
Tuesday, February 22d, 1887,
the following property to-wit: head of horses.
3 good brood mares, 3 in fold by Scotlands Glory,
l mare coming years old, mare coming years
old, l Norman mare coming years old, / Clyds-
dale mare coming years old, 1 Clydsdale mare
coming years old / Clydsdale mare coming /
year old, Clydsdale horse coming year old l
span match horses coming years old, 10 head OF
cattle, consisting of good mich cows heifers
In calf, steers coming two year old, yearlings
small calves, some hogs and other articles too
numerous to mention.
TERMS:-S10 and under cash, all Sums over SO
a credit OF months will be given, by purchaser
giving note with approved security, with inter-
est at s per cent. per annum. Sale to commence
at p. m. sharp.
G. IL AUMACK.
S. P. WALKER, Auctioneer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The Chicago Herald makes it clear in
the following: People who marvel
because Illinois now has no Union
soldier in the Senate, should remember
that the Republicans are''agin' thegov-
ernment noW.''
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Abilene is just the right place for the
capital. 1t has the best location in the
state, and, besides, is dlstancing all her
neighbors in the way of a genuine, solid
"boom." Guess we'd better have it,
anyway. There's nothing small or
mean about us.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
SHERIFFS SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
u OF sale issued by the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of Dickinson County, State OF Kan
saS,i cause pending therein, wherein TheiFirst
National Bank Of Abilene is plaintiff, and Joseph
Brown, C, j. McDivttt and Henry W. HamIin are
defendants. l will, on
Saturday, March 18th, A. D. 1887,
at the front door Of the court house, In the city
OF Abilene, County Of Dickinson, state OF Kan
sas at 10 O'Clock a. m. Of said day sell TO the
highest bidder for cash, the following real estate
to-wit: Lot number stxty-two, (62) on Elm
street in Southwtck and August1ne's addition to
the city OF Abilene in Dickinson county, State Of
Kansas. The said real estate will be sold pursu-
ant to the judgment OF the Court In said cause
Fecited in said order OF sale.
Witness my hand this fth day OF Feb. A, D.
1887.
24-5t. J.J. MILLER, Sheriff.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Next Sundays Kansas City Times
will contain a resume of Abilene's past,
present and future. Buy several, and
send them to your friends in the east.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

1t has been proposed that the govern
msnt announce the coming of storms
by firing cannons. Each cannon should
be loaded with a weather prophet.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Five men were pulled in Junction
CITY last week for selling whisky, and
vet the Union says prohibition is a sue
cess in that cityi
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

According to canvass made in the
Kansas legisture last week, the choice
of that body for president in 1883 re-
suited as follows:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
Thursday, February 10. 1887
.-,o-vxz HENRY LIFTS.
STROTHER & LIFTS,
oRS AND PUBLISHERS.
u. L. sTRofHKR.

Large sales and good ones are being
made in Abilene real estate every day,
Truly the boom is in good shape.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
REPUBLICAN.

bLlOAN.
James G. Blaine, of Maine IS
john Sherman, OF
hooert Lincoln, OF 5
Roscoe Conkling, OF New York ........,..........
Walter @. Gresham, OF Indiana. .............. s
VIM. NJ. Everats. Of New York............... 4
George F. Edmunds, Of Vermont................. 4
W. 7. Sherman, OF Missouri. ................... .
General j. r. Hawley, Of Massachusetts,. .
John j. ingalls,, OF Kansas .
Senator Allison. of
r D. flumos OF l
james F. Wilson. OF Iowa......................
Governor Fairchild, OF Wisconsin ...
William Window, of Minnesota ...............
Ben Harrison, OF Indiana. .............
Gen. Washburn, or Indiana
DEMOCRATIC.
Sr0ter Cleveland. ........-.......... 10
DaSlc B. Hill, OF New York ....... 4
y W. NaA iAe-e. 1
D~A-s, Vi -nis<SOu i.--.-....
INDEPENDENT.
4 J. Streator, of Illinois ................... ei
aasa 4SAuvuu.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
THE ACORN STOVE HUNT FOR WORDS.

young and old during their leisure hours oe
prizes for " Hunt for Words"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
PUBLIC SALE.
Tuesday, February 22d. 1887,

Will offer at public sale at my residence, Sec
26 in Cheever township, near Pleasant Valley
school house, 4 miles south of Industry, on
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
New branch Meat Market.

Many of our citizens on Ross avenue Will
be glad to know that Mr.. ii. Harris, the old
reliable butcher, will open on Saturday,
July 80, branch meat market at the corner
of Ross avenue and johnson street, where
he will mt all times keep the freshest and
latest meats. Mr.. Harris, having unsur-
passed facilities, will serve at this market
the best beef, veal, mutton, pork, etc, that
can be found in the market. A polite and
experienced butcher will attend to your
wants. This will be n great convenience
10 those who have had so far TO send after
their meats. MIR. Harris guarantees that at
this branch the best of everything shall be
kept and Mt as low prices as possible. In
connection with the meat market a COM
plete stock OF family groceries will be kept.
They will be fresh and sold at the lowest
figures. II will be under the management
of Mr.. T. q. Peyton, an atfable and accom-
modating gentleman, who will see that
your wants are supplied in a manner fatis-
factory TO yourself.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
STOLEN HORSES.
Gilmore and Mccall Find Some
In This City.

Ell. Gilmore and Bill Mccall, two ranch
men, are in the city horse-hunting. They
live and work on the ranch of Perry &
Parks. near Stoncwall, |. Il. They are
here from Cleburne to which place they
traced and captured Bob Callahan who is
Jailed there now. Callahan and his brother
stole fourteen head of horses near Stonewall
some time since. and Gilmore and Mccall
started in pursuit of them. After circuit
GUS journey of more than 200 miles, they
rounded up their nan at Cleburne There
they learned that some Of their horses
were in Dallas and made their way 10 this
city. Geo. Martini of this city, had bought
or traded for four of the horses at Cleburne
and two of these were found in his posses
sion. lie expressed his willingness TO re-
turn these to the owners and also to aid
them in recovering the others traded oil in
this city and supposed to DO here yet. One
is yellow mare and the other IN iron grey
horse, both branded Il. p. on left hip.
Mr. Gilmore Gays the impression prevails
that regularly organized band of thieves
have been run ming stock from the Terrific
ry down here, and the purpose is to hunt
them down and break thomup.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
Improving.

Joe Watts, who fell down the elevator
opening at Blankenship Il Blake's, is much
better this morning and is expected to re-
cover. lie fell forty feet, breaking his right
leg below the knee and his lett leg above
the knee, both fractures being in places
where they are not especially dangerous.
He also received Il cash across the back oil
his head which is not dangerous, Drs.
FIELD, Thompson and Gray attended him.
While they were setting the unfortunate
boys legs, and the bystanders were under
the impression that he was dying from his
injuries. he asked them TO leave oil pulling
his leg, which one OF the doctors told him
they could not do. eff l had rock I'll bet
| would paralyze one of you, Fl" said Joe. lie
endured the pain manfully.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
A Great Mystery solved.

Here recently there have been lots
of residences decorated with eXquis-
tic designs of furniture and household
goods of the latest styles, and there
have been many inquiries where those
elegant goods came from. Why, the
Texas lpsiallmcnt Co., 6l9 Elm street,
sell them Oh small, easy ins,allmcnts.
The poor rs well rs the bankers are
invited TO give us a call, and see tor
themselves that we sell on the install
mcnt plan as cheap as they can buy for
cash elsewhere
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
Patterson on Deck.

Patterson, the peoples druggist contln-
ues to serve the people oil Dallas WIN tne
finest chemicals and drugs in his prescript-
ions. and delivers them TO any part OF the
city. All of his drugs and chemicals are of
the freshest and purest, and prescriptions
are compounded only by. competent pre-
scriptlonists. His beautiful drug store Is
open day and night. Besides his large, pre-
scription busincss he dispenses the coolest
soda and mineral waters, the finest cigars,
etc. Anything in the drug line of the pur-
est can always be found at Patterson's drug
store corner Main and Poydras.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
How She Caught Him.

Say my dear why are you SO late getting
home this evening SAID u wife of one OF our
young lawyers the other evening us she
met HIM ut the gate.
What time did you leave your Office
At $3.50 MS usual said he with an air OF
supreme innocence prevailing his unsoph..
isticated countenance. All at j:3O indeed! |!
said she. Then where have you been all
the while since you left your office. See
'us now nearly 7 oh II have been
down to C. V. Walters drug store drinking
that delicious ice cream soda AMI smoke
ing those heavenly Electric cigars. on,
what nice boy you are; why can't you
take me-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
The ST. George Reopencd.

The travelling fraternity and the public IN
general will be glad to learn that the p0pu-
lar ST. George Hotel Will reopen on wed
nesd,y, August 8, 1887. While being re-
built n great many changes and improve
ments have been made looking TO the COM
fort of guests, and Mr.. j. b. Mcleod, the
proprietor, feels confident of giving his
friends and patrons the very best OF salts
faction. The table will be unsurpassed,
and no pains will be spared to make every
one feel that 1t is good they are there. The
hotel is convenient TO all street-car lines
and the principal depots.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
Tried TO Lynch Him.

viii johnson, n negro boy 10 years old,
was guying n little white boy at the Union
depot yesterday evening when the little fell
low called him liar. johnson seized u
large rock and struck the white boy on the
head fearful blow, which bystandcrs con-
sidered fatal for lew minutes. The crowd
grew larger and their fury increased until
johnson, who was hiding near by, lett his
retreat and made oil down the Central road.
lie got well in the lead before the crowd
saw him. The enragcd witnesses of the
crime ran down the track after him in single
file unit. the rear end Of the column was out
of sight. If johnson had been caught be-
fore his victim recovered his consciousness
he would probably have been lynched.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-06
Can Afford 10 BE Generous.

An ardent pro, in talking over the result,
assured friendly anti that there was much
less Growing being done by the anti rooster
than the pro expected. owe would have
crowed more with only $4,000 majority, "
said the anti, "but with $4,000 mojority we
are rich enough TO be generous. Besides, "
he continued, awe are not disposed to dis
rupt the Democratic party, and are follow
ing Ross advice.